Sinner: "After the US Open final, we have spent each day looking for what to do to improve"

Carlos Navarro | 19 Oct 2025 | 12.35

"Sinner, reflective after overcoming Carlos in the final of the Six Kings Slam." Source: Getty

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Jannik Sinner will march home today with the satisfaction of pocketing over six million euros thanks to an exhibition. It's not just any exhibition, of course: Saudi Arabia has been determined to create one of the events of the year, an event that no one took more seriously than San Candido. It's not just about the money: the conclusions that Jannik draws after once again defeating Carlos Alcaraz are very positive.

He needed a victory as convincing as this one against the Spaniard to dispel ghosts and shake off the bad taste from the US Open final. Beyond the event's nature, with no impact on rankings or official statistics, winning the Six Kings Slam reaffirms the meticulous work of the Italian after his defeat in New York, a pat on the back to continue evolving and confirming that this is a two-player race. This was expressed in a press conference covered by Ubitennis, where he also acknowledged the great effort of Saudi Arabia in promoting tennis in the region.

Sinner reaffirmed the importance of defeating Alcaraz once again and discussed the growth of tennis in Saudi Arabia

- A significant triumph over Alcaraz that he approached as more than just an exhibition

"I am aware that this match is not a Grand Slam final or anything like that, but we have worked very hard to play at this level. I showed a great tennis, served very well in crucial points, returned very well, so I take many positive aspects. Everything is part of a process. As I said, after the US Open, we have spent every day trying to figure out what we needed to do, where we had to work. Above all, the difference was marked by the mindset on how we approached trainings and matches. Playing at this level, which I think was very high and maintained throughout the match, makes me very happy."

- Tennis is growing in Saudi Arabia, and Jannik has witnessed it firsthand

"I am very pleased; it has been a fantastic week. I have been here for five days, and it's been great to see significant changes. People are interested in our sport, in what we do, in how we play. The atmosphere has been excellent. What impressed me the most was the passion of the crowd. They wait for you at the airport, recognize you as an athlete. The city is growing, becoming bigger; we don't realize it until we come back. There have been impressive changes in a year; the infrastructure has improved a lot, both the stadium and the training courts. We are here to play at our best, to try to show how our sport is, how fast we can play, how things can change. I believe each and every one of the six players has been happy to be here."

- Could Saudi Arabia become a Grand Slam event someday? Do you see it possible?

"I don't know. I don't know how big it can be, although it has already made history for other reasons. Personally, I am looking forward to coming back because it is great to be here, playing under different circumstances with different people. I think this country will be very important for us in the future, that's for sure. It is essential to make tennis as big a sport as possible, and for that, we need teamwork, behind the scenes. I am curious to see how everything evolves in the future. I cannot predict what will happen, but we all hope for something positive."

- About how he would like to be remembered and the importance of legacy beyond the court

"I would like to be remembered as a good person, with fantastic values on and off the court, someone who has not changed due to success. I'm not the type of player who talks about wanting to win titles or break records, but I am here because I want to enjoy. I may go through tough times; there will always be ups and downs on and off the court, that's normal... but, at the same time, I hope people say that I am courteous and fair. I also want to convey positive energy on the court. I am a very calm guy but always happy to step on the court."

- Exhibitions, a fundamental part of the year that Sinner defends tooth and nail

"It is crucial to play tennis in different ways. For us, having weeks dedicated to fans, days dedicated to children is extremely important: children are the future, the generation that will come someday. We want sports to grow, and sometimes making small changes and altering rules is essential to see how far things can go. The incredible product we have already, we have everything: great tournaments worldwide, large audiences... but can we improve it? Of course. Events dedicated to fans and children, exhibitions are crucial: that's why we are here. There are several reasons why we are here; it's no secret, but if we have the opportunity for everything to improve, why not?"

- The mindset, the greatest key for an athlete

"The mindset is the most important thing. I have always made and will continue to make mistakes, but sometimes you have to make them to realize what you did wrong and what you can do better. No one is perfect, but if you want to change and improve, as a player and as a person, you need to work on yourself and accept it. Therefore, the mindset is important. Not only the mindset, however, it takes you to the highest levels in this sport: I am lucky to find the right people at the right time. You also need luck, and if I look back, I have had it. I am happy to be in this position; it is a combination of many things."

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